Sales Executive

Overview

 

Field Sales Executive

 

Want to build sales, not just stock shelves?

Ready to grow sales for some of the UK’s most iconic freezer brands?

Join our Birds Eye team!

 

Full time, PermanentPackage: £26,700/annum + up to 10% bonus (OTE £29,370) + Company Car (Toyota CHR)Working: 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayTerritory: Croydon, Orpington and surrounds

 

Smollan are looking for a confident, commercially driven Field Sales Executive to represent Birds Eye, Goodfella’s and Aunt Bessie’s. 

This is a field-based sales role where you’ll take ownership of your stores, build strong retailer relationships and drive genuine growth.

If you enjoy being out and about, having real conversations, and spotting opportunities others walk past - read on.

 

What You’ll Actually Be DoingThis isn’t just about filling shelves. You’ll be the person walking into store thinking, “Where’s the opportunity here?”

As a Sales Executive (Business Development Executive), you’ll

• Own and manage your store visit route like it’s your own mini business
• Build strong relationships with store managers and key decision makers
• Spot growth opportunities and turn them into action
• Increase distribution, visibility, and promotional compliance
• Optimise space and make sure our brands stand out
• Share insights and category knowledge that add value

What’s In It For You

• Working with recognisable household brands
• Real ownership of your own territory
• Career Growth - full training and a clear path for progression within the company
• Annual leave - 21 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell holidays
• Benefits - Medicash, enhanced maternity leave, enhanced paternity leave and adoption leave, enhanced pension, life insurance, cycle to work scheme, referral programme, plus access to Perkbox and Taste Card benefits

What We’re Looking For

We’re open on background - we’re strong on mindset.

Although retail or grocery experience is ideal, it can be learned quickly. Drive, curiosity and accountability are what make the difference.

But what really matters is that you

• Enjoy speaking to new people and building rapport
• Are commercially curious (you like understanding how things sell)
• Take ownership rather than waiting to be told
• Are organised and proactive
• Are comfortable working independently
• Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months

If you’re ready to build relationships, grow accounts and make your mark in field sales - apply today.

 

Please note: You’ll be representing frozen food brands, so this role involves significant time working in store freezer environments. Protective clothing - such as hat, gloves, jacket - are provided.

 

 

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.